HC Deb 18 April 1978 vol 948 c77W
32. Mr. Gow

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her latest estimate of the cost of subsidising school meals in the financial year ending 5th April 1979; and if she will make a statement.

Miss Margaret Jackson

The cost of subsidising the school meals service in 1978–79 is estimated to be £377 million at 1978 survey prices.